Mysteries On Marvel

The showdown between Iron Man and Iron Monger.

This battle seemed to mark the true beginning of the extraordinary in this world.

Eren wondered to himself: If I join this fight, would I earn some Fate Points?

Fate Points had proven to be incredibly fleeting.

Not long ago, Eren had sacrificed a mystical object from an abandoned textile factory, gaining a significant amount of Fate Points.

But they had been completely spent on manifesting a new talent.

Still, Eren didn't regret it.

Now, however, if he wanted to grow stronger quickly, he would need to gather more Fate Points.

Wait!

Eren suddenly remembered that Pepper was involved in the conflict between Iron Man and Iron Monger. If Tony hadn't arrived in time, Pepper might have died at the hands of Iron Monger.

Unlike the movies, this world wasn't scripted. Eren's presence had already started altering events, and there was no guarantee that Tony would arrive in time to save Pepper.

No. I have to warn her. I can't let her take such a risk.

With that thought, Eren shook off Doug's grip on his arm.

"Sorry, Doug, I just remembered something urgent. I'll catch up with you later."

Before Doug could respond, Eren darted through the crowd with astonishing speed, disappearing from view within moments.

Finding a quiet corner on campus, Eren pulled out his phone and dialed a number he had saved for a long time.

"Ring... ring..."

After a few rings, the call connected.

Stark Industries Headquarters – CEO's Office

Pepper was inside Stark's office, copying critical evidence onto a flash drive. This evidence implicated Obadiah Stane in Stark Industries' illegal arms dealings and the Ten Rings' attempted assassination of Tony Stark.

Her heart pounded as she processed the shocking information.

Suddenly, the door to the office opened, and Obadiah walked in with a bottle of wine in hand.

Pepper froze, her heart skipping a beat as fear gripped her.

But instead of confronting her, Obadiah smiled and moved to the liquor cabinet.

"Tony never runs out of good wine," he remarked casually.

At that moment, Pepper's phone, sitting on the desk, began to ring.

"A chance!"

Despite her panic, Pepper maintained her composure. She quickly picked up the phone, using the moment to slip the flash drive into her palm.

Without waiting for the caller to speak, she answered:

"Eren, what's up? I'm at work right now. Can I call you back later?"

Obadiah, sipping his wine nearby, overheard her and smiled understandingly.

"Eren? That's your nephew, right? Boys his age don't call unless it's important. No need to rush, Pepper. Stark Industries has always been family-friendly. Go ahead, take care of your personal matters. Work can wait."

Raising his glass, Obadiah added, "Just like I'm stealing a moment to enjoy this wine."

Pepper forced a smile and nodded, her heart racing.

As Obadiah turned away to fetch some ice from the fridge, Pepper swiftly closed the pop-up window confirming the file transfer's success.

"Excuse me, I'll handle this quickly," she said, holding up the phone.

"Of course," Obadiah replied, his smile never wavering.

Just then, Eren's voice came through the phone:

"Aunt Pepper, are you busy today? Something came up at school, and I need you to come over."

Hearing this, Obadiah chuckled.

"Go ahead, Pepper. Your boy needs you."

"Thank you," she said, feigning gratitude as she grabbed her bag and hurried out of the office.

Watching her leave, Obadiah smirked and took another sip of his wine. But as he savored the drink, a nagging thought struck him.

"Wait a minute. Tony's been suspended by the board. Why would his personal assistant be working in his office?"

"And wasn't she just using the computer earlier?"

Realization dawned, and Obadiah's expression darkened.

He set down his glass and rushed to the computer, his fingers flying over the keyboard as he checked the recent activity logs.

Moments later, his face twisted in fury.

"Dammit!"

Grabbing his coat, Obadiah stormed out, chasing after Pepper.

A few minutes earlier…

Inside the elevator, as the doors slid shut, Pepper finally exhaled. Her voice trembled as she spoke into the phone:

"Sorry, Eren. I'm dealing with something critical right now. I don't think I can come to Midtown High—"

Before she could finish, Eren interrupted:

"I know, Aunt Pepper. I don't actually need you at the school. I said that to give you an excuse to get away. I knew you were in danger."

(End of Chapter)

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